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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,217.96, 16,812.36 and 11,043

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,217.96, 16,812.36 and 11,043 is: 16,550.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,217.96 : 16,812.36 = 11,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,217.96/16,812.36 = 11,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,217.96x = 16,812.36 × 11,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,217.96x = 185,658,891.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,658,891.48/11,217.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,550.15

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